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DEN Academy

DEN Academy provides a unique opportunity for students to gain direct, behind-the-scenes access to Denver International Airport and interact with aviation professionals.

🔥 Middle/High School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels
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About this camp

DEN Academy offers middle and high school students a hands-on and interactive introduction to the world of aviation. Participants engage in activities that explore aviation careers, airport operations, and aircraft design. The program provides a behind-the-scenes look at Denver International Airport (DEN), allowing students to interact with airport professionals and gain an up-close perspective of the industry. Students will discover various aviation career paths, discuss necessary skillsets, and collaborate on designing an airport as a team. For older students (16-19), the academy also introduces DEN careers and the DENtern internship program, helping them match their talents to potential roles and offering tours of DEN work areas.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves classroom-style learning with interactive activities, discussions about aviation careers and required skillsets, and team-based projects such as designing an airport. For some age groups, it also includes behind-the-scenes tours of DEN work areas.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for students aged 7-19 who are curious about aviation and interested in exploring potential careers within the airport and airline industry.

What you'll learn

Aviation careers Airport operations Aircraft design Skillset identification Internship opportunities

Location

Center of Equity & Excellence in Aviation (CEEA) at Denver International Airport

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